
Oct 28 - By Laura T. Coffey, msnbc.com contributing editor
So maybe money’s been tight lately. tight. If the thought of meeting your family’s needs or bankrolling the holidays in the coming weeks is leaving you with a pit in your stomach, here’s an idea: Embrace bartering.

Oct 18 - By Courtney Hazlett, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
One thing about the Heene family appears to be true, at least according to one sheriff: The story of a boy floating away in a homemade helium balloon , dreamed up by the Heenes in the hopes they could land a reality TV deal, according to officials.
Oct 14 - By Associated Press
A Louisiana couple admitted giving an exotic bird to a woman in exchange for two children, a district attorney said Wednesday.
Aug 11 - By Associated Press
Richard Petty Motorsports has swapped the crew chiefs for AJ Allmendinger and Reed Sorenson.

Jul 7 - By Aaron Morrison, Associated Press Writer
A transplant surgeon who completed an unprecedented eight-way kidney swap this week said Tuesday he believes such intricate, multistate exchanges can drastically reduce the number of patients waiting for eligible donors.
Jun 11 - By Associated Press
A New Jersey mother once featured on the reality show "Wife Swap" has been accused of stabbing her husband.
Jun 10 - By Bobbie Thomas, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
Deciphering the dress code for a wedding can be more than a little confusing — and with so many dress styles available, the options are often overwhelming! Depending if it’s black-tie, traditional, daytime or destination, I’ve put together a few hints that will help you achieve a fashion (I) do! And remember to consider the couple’s personality, too — it’s bound to give you a clue as to the tone of the affair!

Apr 27 - By Stephen Bernard, AP Business Writers
General Motors Corp. on Monday unveiled a plan to swap its debt for common stock — a move that could potentially help the storied U.S. automaker stave off a bankruptcy filing by significantly alleviating its debt burden.
Apr 25 - By Jenna Fryer, AP Auto Racing Writer
Kevin Harvick supports owner Richard Childress' decision to swap his crew with teammate Casey Mears' team.
Apr 6 - By Christopher S. Rugaber, AP Economics Writer
The Federal Reserve has expanded credit lines with the central banks of Japan, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and European Union that will provide foreign currency to U.S. banks — if needed.

Mar 11 - By Linda A. Johnson, AP Business Writer
When Matthew Jones decided to donate a kidney to a stranger, the Michigan father of five had no idea he'd be starting a lifesaving, "pay it forward" chain. His kidney donation to a Phoenix woman in 2007 set off a long-running organ swap that resulted in 10 sick people getting new kidneys over a year. It hasn't ended yet.
Mar 6 - By Kevin McGill, Associated Press Writer
The lawyer for a Louisiana woman accused of swapping two children for an exotic bird and $175 in cash said Friday that the charge is false.
Feb 26 - By Kevin McGill, Associated Press Writer
A Louisiana woman is accused of trading two young children in her care for a pet cockatoo and $175 cash from a couple who had been trying for years to have their own child, authorities said Thursday.
Feb 11 - By Associated Press
A Massachusetts man who walked into a police station and asked for help removing a pair of handcuffs dangling from one wrist ended up wearing another pair instead.
Dec 11 - By Kelly Olsen, AP Business Writer
South Korea gained access Friday to new sources of foreign exchange to help fend off the global credit crunch, with its central bank announcing expanded currency swap agreements with Japan and China.
Dec 8 - By David Mcfadden, Associated Press Writer
A Caribbean hotelier is offering investors stressed out by the financial meltdown a chance to swap their sinking stocks for sun-drenched beach vacations.
Jul 20 - By Associated Press
Two New Zealand families have swapped ashes after an apparent mix-up at a funeral parlor saw one family bid farewell to a male stranger instead of their mother, a hospital said Monday.

Jul 16 - By Associated Press
The Lebanese militant group Hezbollah has held a funeral for eight guerrillas killed during its 2006 war with Israel. Their bodies were returned in a prisoners swap this week.
Dec 4 - By Associated Press
Two baby girls mistakenly swapped at birth went home to their biological parents in time to celebrate their first birthdays, reports said Tuesday.

Oct 10 - By Karel Janicek, Associated Press Writer
Nikola and Veronika both were born last Dec. 9, delighting two sets of parents who brought home what they thought were their bundles of joy.
Apr 18 - By Rod McGuirk, Associated Press Writer
Australia and the United States have approved a plan to move a few hundred refugees to each other's jurisdiction, the two countries said Wednesday.
Sep 12 - By Associated Press
Two men are donating kidneys to each other's wives in a four-way surgical swap at Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital on Wednesday. It is the first time such a swap among healthy, living donors and patients with kidney failure has taken place at the hospital.
Aug 22 - By Associated Press
A senior U.N. envoy said Tuesday that efforts were continuing to secure the release of two Israeli soldiers captured by Hezbollah and that Israel may be warming to the idea of trading Lebanese prisoners it holds in exchange.
Mar 8 - By Alex Veiga, AP Real Estate Writer
The firm behind a new music Web site is hoping to lure fans looking to swap their used, album-length CDs for the price it typically costs to buy a digital single.